1960 Morris Minor vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1082 kg more than 1960 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Morris Minor | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Morris | Jaguar |
| Model | Minor | XJ |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5248 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |
